"Legacy on the Ice: NHL's Growing Roster of Players with Hockey Roots. A trend is emerging in the National Hockey League, with an increasing number of players following in their fathers' footsteps. From the likes of Boston Bruins quarterback Tom Brady's nephew, Jack, to Calgary Flames star Matthew Tkachuk, and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sam Reinhart, the NHL is seeing a surge in players with a family history of hockey. But what drives these young athletes to pursue the same path as their fathers, and how do they balance the pressure of living up to their family's legacy?"

From Brady and Matthew Tkachuk to Sam Reinhart, there seem to be more sons of former NHLers in the league than ever before. Some, such as Toronto Maple Leafs forward…